Anais
a-nais
US Popularity:1586
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Merciful, Gracious, Holy
Anais is a girl’s name of Hebrew, Latin, and Persian origins and has been especially popular in France since 1980, possibly due to the release of the beloved perfume “Anaïs Anaïs”. The title Anais has several meanings across different languages, including “merciful”, “gracious”, and “holy”. This lyrical moniker may also originate from the Persian goddess of fertility and healing, Anahita. Musician Noel Gallagher famously named his daughter Anaïs, inspired by the legendary novelist and diarist Anais Nin. While Anais is not currently trending in the US, this only means it will be a beautiful and unique name for an extraordinary person! With a name like this, baby Anais will undoubtedly be empowered to approach every situation with grace.
Anais Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Anais is currently #789 on The Bump
Girl:Anais is currently #351 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Anais is currently #1586 in U.S. births
Girl:Anais is currently #619 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1586
in 2022
- 86
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Anais, April 2022
WordSense, Anaïs
WordSense, Anahita
Behind the Name, Anahita, December 2022
Abarim Publications, Anna meaning
IMDb, Anaïs Gallagher
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